*Serving Stowe, Morrisville, Waterbury, Moretown, Duxbury, Waitsfield, and parts of Bolton, Middlesex, Fayston, ​Warren and Richmond, Vermont. Event & transport services available at or from any North American location

(Locals’) dog ​walking

The love of a good walk with a good dog is what got me ​started in this business!

And even an “only-pretty-good-on-a-leash” dog is still a great ​companion for a walk. I don’t judge people whose dogs are ​under-trained unless it poses a danger to them or their loved ​ones; I have had an under-trained (but leashed) dog, myself. ​Mardi and I have begun working together on better leash ​manners and consistent off-leash recall now that I’ve decided ​to commit my professional life to working with animals. So ​don’t judge us, either! We’re working on it. Rest assured, perfect ​leash manners or not, I will keep your dog(s) safe and pick up ​after them when they poop anywhere (unless its a weedy ditch)

I don’t claim to offer dog training as part of our services, but we ​do utilize the knowledge we are constantly acquiring (I have a ​continuing education certificate in Dog Psychology as well as in ​Pet First Aid) when we walk your dog(s). We are sensitive to not ​undoing any training you and your pup have been working on! ​We also need to know how to keep them safe around other dogs ​and people That’s why it’s important that we get to know you ​and your dog and have good communication each time we ​provide services for your beloved companion.

Having said that, we will only work with animals when we can do ​so safely. We will require your pets to be vaccinated and in good ​health, and to comport themselves consistently in a manner that ​does no harm to themselves, their handler or other people.

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cat sitting (etc)

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Local dog sitting packages are designed for in-your-home ​visits and require an in-person onboarding appointment ​in advance of any appointment confirmations. Rates go ​down as the frequency of visits per scheduled sit ​increases. Each visit includes a 20 minute walk or yard ​exercise session, feeding, clean-up and play. We stay ​longer when we can, with permission of the homeowners, ​when it’s OK to use the wi-fi to catch up on emails, or to ​stream a show on Netflix, etc. Sleeping over can be ​arranged in certain circumstances. Please note: dogs are ​social animals and need at least 2 visits per day if you’re ​going to be gone longer than overnight. If finances are ​strained, talk to us, we’ll figurue something out.

We require the use of a lock box or coded entry ​door for access: we can sell you one for $15 if you ​don’t have one.

There is a 10 day booking limit unless we have ​worked together previously.

I’ve worked with:

• Goats
  
• horses
• chickens
• sheep
• cows
• pigs
• llamas
• alpaca
• ducks
• geese

My prior experience means I know not to:

• bring cross contamination from other farms
  
• leave any gate or door unsecured
• fail to observe behavior that merits closer scrutiny
• over- or under-feed your animals
• mix up who gets what
• get injured
• fail to show up as arranged

10 day limit per booking, prepayment required.

Includes bringing in the mail, etc;

tending the garden may be an extra charge.

~2 day minimum booking for new farms~

I have more than a decade of combined experience

caring for the pets and farm animals of others.

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I’ll stay with your dog at your place of lodging while you enjoy activities that ​don’t accomodate dogs. Choose with or without a walk. 15-minute same-day ​onboarding available via Zoom; must use the Scout for Pet Parents platform ​(website and/or app). For dogs with no history of aggression only. ​Prepayment required to confirm your appointment.

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*NEW CLIENT INTEREST FORM*

*walks include poop scooping: additional yard clean-up for vacation rentals is only available as part of a walk or sit appointment

Fee for Late Guest Dog appointment returns beyond 15 minute grace period = $20 every 15 minutes, may be waived ​for circumstances beyond your control.

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There are many occasions that can, with planning and ​support, be enriched when a loved one’s pet is included ​(for weddings, see HERE). For so many of us, our pets ​are part of our immediate family, and there is a growing ​desire to include them in the events that are important ​to their human companions. However, not every ​occasion has an obvious animal handler at the ready.

Auntie Loo can assist!

We’ll learn about and dress for the occasion, take care ​of transporting the animal to & from, and attend to its ​needs before and after the special occasion, as needed. ​Supporting people on a special day is an honor we take ​very seriously.

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Cost is based on the handler’s time and distance ​to & from the event; see Guest Dog Services ​and add (federal rate) mileage reimbursement ​and any meals not included. to get the rough ​estimate we’ll pre-bill you for your event.

Actual cost is due within 10 days of services.

Wedding ceremony dog handler Base Rate: $75/hr, 4 hour daily minimum ($300)

• Mileage during appointment charged additionally, at the current federal rate
• 10% discount each additional hour beyond 5 hours each day, so 6 hours=$411 ($68.50/hr); 7 hours=$431.55 ​($61.65/hr); 8 hours= $443.84 ($55.48/hr), capped at $50/hr for days with 9 or 10 hours scheduled that day, so
  
• up to $500 per day base rate
  
• Sleepover with canine at your accomodations, $50 additional per night, Additional dogs, when feasible, $50 each ​per day
• Please include any meals served while handler is present, and provide food for any shifts longer than 4 hours
• 10 hour maximum per day, 3 day maximum for ceremony services; 10 day petsitting limit for new clients
• $200 (approved) wardrobe stipend for attendant (and pet), OR ceremony attire provided with final pre-payment
• 50% deposit to reserve, balance due at least 15 days prior to services: reserve at least 30 days in advance
• 72 hours cancellation notification or total paid is forfeited
• 2 weeks or longer notification of cancellation = 100% refund
• Transportation to & from our service area to location(s) of events and/or pet sitting must be provided by the ​client

We offer a $30 gratuity to event professionals who refer clients directly to us. Available after August 1, 2024

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I have driven safely ~with both cats and dogs~ across long distances several times in the United States and, (not with animals) through parts of ​Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, France and Spain. I am an intrepid air traveller as well. I enjoy travel and communicate via the Scout website/app a ​minimum of 2x a day while on the road with your beloved pet or farm animal. We are fully insured and trained in Pet First Aid & CPR.

Considerations when transporting pets: “Take a Pet from One US State to Another (USDA)”

available starting August 1st, 2024

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Trustworthiness You Can Verify

Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR

Decades of combined experience caring for ​pets, professional dog walking, working with ​horses and as a farm hand

I work part-time as a licensed Vermont ​Security Guard (assurance of a recent ​background check and a clean record), ​verifiable through Chocolate Thunder Security ​(Burlington) and GMCS (Williston). Call & they ​will vouch for me.

I use the SCOUT for PET PARENTS platform:

Real-time location verification & timer

Digital Report of each service provided ​including photos

Check out our Google Reviews!

Registered Pet Sitters International member

Interested? Submit your contact info *here* and Loona will reach out within 24 hours.